Vbot Raises ~500M RMB in Pre-A, Debuts Consumer Robot Dog

Vbot raised about 500 million RMB in a Pre-A round, one of the larger deals in China’s consumer embodied AI space.

The startup also launched the Vbot Super Robot Dog, an autonomous consumer robot dog aimed at home and retail buyers.

Early preorder demand has been strong, with the company reporting record-breaking order growth soon after launch.

Vbot plans to expand distribution through retail channels including JD.com Malls, Sam’s Club, and Z·Pilot.